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Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife of 7 years who fought for her release from Russia
Friday, July 31, 2026
Brittney Griner filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner after seven years of marriage. Cherelle Griner had been involved in advocacy efforts related to Brittney's detention in Russia in 2022 and her subsequent release. The filing states the marriage is "irretrievably broken."
Original reporting: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/brittney-griner-files-divorce-wife-release-russia
